Curriculum Leader of Science

REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 

• MPS/UPS + TLR 1C (£13,874)
• NOR: 1200 300 in 6th Form

Our school is a very highly regarded, heavily oversubscribed and vibrant all boys’ comprehensive school with a mixed 6th form. It has a strong community ethos and a record of excellent examination results, well above national averages.

The governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and talented individual to lead an enthusiastic group of teachers in achieving outstanding pupil outcomes and to further develop teaching pedagogy within the department.

The successful candidate will join an extremely successful department, which is very well regarded by students and parents. It has consistently achieved strong results over the years, securing extremely strong attainment and progress scores.

We require:

• an enthusiastic and passionate Science teacher able to teach across the key stages
• a candidate who can provide high quality leadership across a team, working collaboratively in delivering an outstanding curriculum for our pupils
•  a clear vision of how the department can develop further
• a commitment to high quality, creative teaching and learning, supported by excellent planning and assessment
• a collegiate approach and a commitment to working as a member of a team
• a commitment to the development of the whole person

We will offer:

•  an outstanding opportunity to be part of a consistently successful and popular department
•  a friendly, vibrant and caring school in which all three Sciences are popular subjects at A Level
• an enterprising and ‘can do’ ethos where innovation and risk taking are encouraged
•  a strong commitment to CPD and a very supportive induction programme
• a school of opportunity where staff are supported and developed
• A ‘well-being day’ for all staff after one year of service

Finchley Catholic High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.